Illustrated catalogue of the remarkable collection of ancient Chinese bronzes, beautiful old porcelains, amber and stone carvings, sumptuous eighteenth century brocades, interesting old paintings on glas and fine old carpets, rugs and furniture, from ancient palaces and temples of China comprising the private collection of a Chinese nobleman of Tien-Tsin . 50T. H-1 483—AxTiQi-E Chixesk Rug Coiiipiict pile, close texture. Flonil iuid angular scroll cornersrO] in bright yellows on dark blue; rich sap})liire-blue field overspreadA^x- by a fine lattice in lighter blue, the interstices enclosing a
Illustrated catalogue of the remarkable collection of ancient Chinese bronzes, beautiful old porcelains, amber and stone carvings, sumptuous eighteenth century brocades, interesting old paintings on glas and fine old carpets, rugs and furniture, from ancient palaces and temples of China comprising the private collection of a Chinese nobleman of Tien-Tsin . 50T. H-1 483—AxTiQi-E Chixesk Rug Coiiipiict pile, close texture. Flonil iuid angular scroll cornersrO] in bright yellows on dark blue; rich sap})liire-blue field overspreadA^x- by a fine lattice in lighter blue, the interstices enclosing a con-ventional device in the same light-blue and white, and the latticeinterrupted by sprays, butterflies and a medallion, in the yellowsof the corner designs. Bright border with scrolls and symbols. Eighteenth century. Lfiif/tJi. ?> feet S liiihtx: \ri(llh, ?, fcil .5 Inches. 48-l(—AxTiQiE Chinese Saddle-mat / In the shape of the silkworms cocoon. Short, soft, close pile,^ A with a sheen delicate in tone and rich in quality. Conven-^ tionalized tree-blossoms in black, canary, fawn and blue, on a gray or light-fawn ground; surrounded by narrow fret and broad scroll borders. Seventeenth century. Lciiylli. i feel li iiirlies; width. 2 feet -2 iiirhes. 485—Antique Chinese Rug Short pile and loose texture. Oblong field of salnion-jjink witha latti
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